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A very dear customer of mine asked…..Someone brought me some pieces to paint and said they want them WHITE. I have used old white several times, but I’m just ordering “pure white”. Do you have any suggestions? They’ve asked for a white, white piece lightly distressed. That’s my goal.

The Purple Painted Lady’s response:
(First- I apologize for the lousy photo. It was taken with my cell phone.)

You will want to use Pure White Chalk Paint™ Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan- like you ordered.

I did a king size headboard at Christmas for a woman and it came out great. Something I did not do ….and that I should have- was shellac’d the furniture using Zinsser prior to painting with the Pure White Chalk Paint™. I would have used less paint!!!

Now keep in mind- when painting a piece WHITE…and wanting that bright white..even after shellac…an average of 2 coats will be needed. So, when you compare the cost of paint to shellac = it is worth the extra step for the shellac. (and if you can spray the shellac it will not add much time to your process) This example I share was based on that in December I painted a maple wood bed. Depending on what you are painting over, some colors that have less pigment – like Pure White will require what I shared above. This is not always needed- but there are examples that will and it is important to know that.

Questions that I would have back for my customer were:

What is the state of the furniture now?
Does the customer understand- that whatever the base is- will be what you see slightly once distressed? Make sure that is ok and I don’t know about you- but I always write up a very detailed contract for custom jobs!

Lastly, for those of you who paint for others….If you can have the customer find “inspiration” photos on line that you can reference in understanding what their “end vision” is- it is extremely helpful and I recommend incorporating those photos in the contract! Otherwise- and often- people have a difficult time articulating their thoughts and you do not realize they wanted “B” until you have invested time and materials creating “A.”

To explain my comment further above where I state that the shellac can help in using less paint …I mean in the sense that many people will write me and say- I am getting bleeding through the paint from the wood underneath. Then they will share that they are on the 4th coat of paint!!!! WHOA! This is where I say, “back away from the paint brush!” Sometimes- it doesn’t matter how many coats of paint you applied- there is an issue beneath that the paint cannot prevent. (that sometimes happens) So, as soon as you start to see wood tannins bleeding or stain seeping through- shellac is TYPICALLY going to help you. Shellac is an ideal sealer…where polyurethane (I am about to answer a question I received from The Country Nook in Rochester, NY now. Check out their Facebook page by the way.) …Polyurethane is best to protect from abrasion…not sealing. Shellac is used both as a furniture finish (and a very good one) and sealer (both for furniture and covering spots that you think might bleed through paint). Don’t buy more shellac than you have to use in a short time. It will spoil in the can and if you open a can of spoiled shellac, it will smell to high heaven . One of the reasons I love the spray …or the quart sizes. I recommend shellac..Zinsser Shellac since that is what I use and have been happy with the results. As for polyurethane- it gives an incredibly hard finish…. some polys can take up to at least 8 hours to dry, thus gathering all of the bugs and dust that will be available during that time. Again shellacs are great for sealing.

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I am loving this fun piece done by Lizzie White Vintage Chic! The handles perfectly set off the whole vibe. Hop on over and LIKE their page and to see details on how this special piece was created with a custom color of Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan! I really love this piece! #morethanpaint #chalkpaint

This beautiful blue was achieved by mixing Annie Sloan Greek Blue & Graphiite! Have you tried mixing paint colors yet? I use the paint mixer which can be found by visiting The The Purple Painted Lady! Give it a try, it's amazing! I get all of my Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and supplies from the very best, my friend Tricia, The Purple Painted Lady!

Thanks Purple Painted Lady for answering all my questions about using Chalk Paint! This was my very 1st project and it turned out so well! It really is easy to use and turned out fantastic. The colors I used were Graphite on the dresser top & sides and Old Ochre on the drawer fronts. I buffed using 0000 steel wool for a mirror finish. I made custom leather pulls from a thick & sturdy belt I bought for this project.

Congratulations to Karen Carroll!! You are the WINNER of the $50 custom, hand-painted Family Name sign from The White Geranium! Please email Katie at: thewhitegeranium@gmail.com so you can iron out the details for your sign!

And Congratulations to Kathy Ison!! You are the WINNER of a package of Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint! Please email The Purple Painted Lady directly at: thepurplepaintedlady@gmail.com!

Thank you so much to all who participated and for all of your kind comments!! xo -

The White Geranium sent me! Except, I'd already liked your page..I'll never turn down a chance for free milk paint though! LOL I love ordering from you, my stuff always comes super fast and I LOVE the cute messages you guys put on the boxes! It ALWAYS brightens my day--who knew getting paint in the mail could be so EXCITING! :) Thank you for everything!

Happening on Tuesday March 10th starting at 6PM. And arrive on-time!!! LOL! (Parking on the street or in the back of the building!)What does "ReFunk YOUR Junk" mean?

Let me sum it up for you....it translates to a lot of fun!Grab a piece of "small-ish" furniture, a bottle of wine, your favorite snack and call up your closet girlfriend and get in here!Maybe you have a piece of furniture (like a little side table, a chair, something you can carry by yourself) ....and perhaps it is just stained wood or painted in a color you dislike or you just want it to look different than it does now...or you would like to expand your furniture painting skills working directly from Trish, The Purple Painted Lady.

Then this workshop is for you!

This option to register- is where I WILL SUPPLY the Chalk Paint® and wax for use in class.Since it is a 3 hour party- think 1 to 2 paint colors and then a coat of wax completed before you leave.

All pieces of furniture must be pre-approved by The Purple Painted Lady - so an email with a photo and dimensions of your piece sent to Trish at takuntz@rochester.rr.com is required. Criteria for approval is based on furniture size and intricacy. Meaning- the piece cannot be loaded with spindles- which adds significant time to painting. You must be able to carry the piece in by yourself. If it is large enough that 2 people need to coordinate moving it- it is too big. So, think coffee table, small side dresser, occasional table. (not dining room buffet or hutches)

Secondly, the complexity of your project. This is a group workshop so as so to maintain a balance of my time among all students- the scope of your project should be within the duration of the class- unless you understand you will leave with it partially completed. Note that this is NOT a workshop where you will be doing landscape portraits, or being taught multiple whimsical patterns. This class is focused on using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® and our evening having a piece transformed.

CLASS SIZE: This class capacity would be for a maximum of 8 people and a minimum of 3- exceptions may be made based on my schedule- however, this would not set a precedent.

DURATION: Class is from 6pm till 9pm. If you are a ton of fun or bring really good wine- then I will stay till 10pm.

If interested in inquiring more about this workshop, please email me at takuntz@rochester.rr.com and NOTE "Refunk YOUR Junk- Bring Your Own Piece" in the subject.

COST: Pricing for the 3 hour party...I mean, workshop is $30.00 or $60 depending on if you bring your own supplies. Keep in mind- if you want to try another color as an accent or some of my gilding- I will share!

Quick Give-A-Way! 2 chances!!! Katie is one of my awesome customer's and she has a business called The White Geranium. She creates the cutest custom signs. Check out her page and show her some LOVE by LIKING it. Katie is a mom and works from home! Her personality matches her work- .....genuinely beautiful! If you leave a note on her page saying "The Purple Painted Lady sent me" - tomorrow morning (Sat. 2/28/15) at 9am ....Katie will select one of you to be a winner for a free custom sign ($50 value!) Don't forget you have to LIKE her page AND leave a comment And who doesn't love FREE?! Must live in the continental USA due to shipping. Return the LOVE and leave a note below for me- and one of you will win a free bag of Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint -color of your choice!

I'm trying to create a deep, dark, rich purple shade. The best swatches I have found online are a 1:1 ratio of Empire's Silk and Napoleonic Blue. Do you think that some Graphite should also be added to darken the shade or would an application of dark wax have the same effect?

It's just so hard to know sometimes and I'm by no means a chalk paint expert. I've never mixed any of the shades before.

Do you sell sample sizes at the Shops on West Ridge? I got a quart of Florence and some soft wax there. Two end tables and a plant stand and I still have a little under half the quart left! I feel like the color is a little too overwhelming to do any more pieces for my home so I'd like to mix it with another color, but I'd like to avoid the shipping cost if I can since I live near Greece. Thanks!

Who would like to paint with me on Tuesday, March 10th in my Macedon location from 6 - 9:30-ish?? I am hosting a painting party and will be giving one on one help! I have two options on my website for registering. One where you bring your own supplies, and the other if you plan on using mine. You bring in your own piece. I will have wine, soda and snacks too! And I guarantee this will be a lot of fun for you. So, come and "ReFunk YOUR Junk" with me! (visit link for specifics) http://shop.thepurplepaintedlady.com/Workshops_c_13.html

Old Violet Chalk Paint® with a Country Grey dry brush over it. Slightly distressed with some 0000 Steel Wool. I like it...do you? We have steel wool on our website. If you like to make your pieces have a nice sheen and feel like silk - try it. It is great to use to lightly distress too. (and....... it is cheap) => http://shop.thepurplepaintedlady.com/Steel-Wool-Pads-Grade-0000_p_246.html

Another great piece using Miss Mustard Seed Milk paint from The Purple Painted Lady! This one was done with French Enamel, followed by Mora, and stenciled with Linen. Clear waxed for perfection! Thank you Tricia for all you do, you are the greatest! Lizzie White Vintage Chic!

I had the cutest thing happen at the store today. A woman came in with her daughter - who was probably around 6 or 7 years old. I am cashing them out- and the little girl looks at her mom with a slight disappointed face and whispers, "she's not purple." It was too cute!

My business name was created way back when I was only painting murals and worked out of my home. My husband Steve, daughter Danni and I- all live in a big OLD country Victorian farmhouse that was built in 1885. The house is white with various hues of purple, and is otherwise known as a “Painted Lady.”

One night, Steve and I were throwing business names around. I thought "The Painted Lady" was perfect, but the website for it was already taken. sigh So, we started to play around with iterations, and Steve suggested adding "Purple" to the name. I sat there and kept saying, "The Purple Painted Lady." I didn't love it- but it sure was unique and described our home. So, I agreed, secured our website domain name- and voila~ The Purple Painted Lady was born!

TGIF! The lucky winner of the personal color analysis worth $225 from Indigo Tones is Tracy Konyar Sonricker! ...and the winner of the gift from The Purple Painted Lady is Carrie Vanhouten! TGIF! Tracy- email Kerry at kerry@indigotones.com and Carrie- email me at takuntz@rochester.rr.com with your contact info, mailing address and phone! Woo- hoo! Come back on Monday when we will be hosting another Give-A-Way! Hint...it has something to do with Aubusson Blue!

My creative girlfriend LuAnne has a business called VintageLuLu's. She loves using both Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint and Annie Sloan products! She stopped into my shop yesterday and wanted to recreate Miss Mustard Seed's Layla's Mint (shown on the vertical molding.) LuAnne is great at color matching! So, using Chalk Paint®- she selected Chateau Grey, Pure White and a touch of Duck Egg Blue from our paint bar and played with them on a piece of paper. What do think.....was it a good match? Check out VintageLuLu's Page here => https://www.facebook.com/VintageLulus?fref=photo And remember- we have a virtual color mixing tool available on our website! http://www.thepurplepaintedlady.com/paint-mixer/